The False Claims Act was originally used during the Civil War to prosecute those who provided the Union with inferior products or cheated the government.Today, it is used to prosecute healthcare providers who _____.

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The False Claims Act is used to prosecute healthcare providers who charge for healthcare services not rendered or provide inferior products or services to the government. Refusing to accept remuneration for referrals, suing the government for fraud and abuse, or using USPS or commercial wire services to commit fraud do not fall under the purview of the False Claims Act.

The False Claims Act Was Originally Used During the Civil